The businesses and individuals below all embrace design across various media and fields, from the built environment down to objects, furniture, interiors, graphics/identity and more. They have contributed to the education of Marcus Baumgart in ways that cannot be overvalued. It has been instructive to speak with talented people and teams doing exceptional work, locally and globally, running thriving and innovative design-influenced businesses. Conversations with the people in the businesses below have directly informed the book project.